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... Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17... lan function is not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam...
... Japan Malaysia Norway Singapore Switzerland USA Belgium Finland Greece Ireland Liechtenstein Netherlands Philippines Spain Thailand Approved Countries/Regions for use for the Toshiba Mini PCI Wireless LAN Card This equipment is approved to the radio standard by the countries/regions in the following table. 17... lan function is not available in the following table. Do not use this equipment except in the countries/regions in battery mode. 802.11b/g (2.4 GHz) Australia Chile Indonesia New Zealand USA Brunei Hong Kong Malaysia Saudi Arabia Venezuela Canada India Mexico Taiwan Vietnam...
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Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
Contents Introduction 35 This guide 36 Safety icons 37 Other icons used 37 Other documentation 38 Service options 38 Chapter 1: Getting Started 39 Selecting a place to work 39 Creating a computer-friendly environment........39 Keeping yourself comfortable 40 Precautions 40 Important information on your computer's cooling fan 41 Setting up your computer 42 Setting up your software 42 Registering your computer with Toshiba 43 Adding optional external devices 43 Connecting to a power source 44 Charging the main battery 46 27
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... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
... Computing 103 Toshiba's energy-saver design 103 Running the computer on battery power 103 Battery Notice 104 Power management 105 Using additional batteries 105 Charging batteries 105 Charging the main battery 106 Charging the RTC battery 106 Monitoring main battery power 107 Determining remaining battery power 109 What to do when the main battery runs low ...109 Setting battery notifications 110...
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... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
... hardware conflict 180 A plan of action 180 Fixing a problem with Device Manager ...........181 Memory problems 182 Power and the batteries 183 Keyboard problems 184 Display problems 185 Disk drive problems 187 Optical drive problems 189 Sound system problems 190 PC Card problems... Windows® operating system 199 If you need further assistance 203 Before you contact Toshiba 203 Contacting Toshiba 204 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 204 Toshiba's worldwide offices 205 Appendix A: Hot Keys/TOSHIBA Cards 207 Hot Key Cards 207 Using the Hot Key Cards 208 Application Cards 209...
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... computer, and never expose the computer to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Do not turn...
... computer, and never expose the computer to work environment and tips for working comfortably throughout the day. Remove the battery pack. It could result in damage or serious injury. Keeping yourself comfortable The Toshiba Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort, that shipped with the underside or surface of travel. Do not turn...
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...internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to set up your...your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. These components include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the...
...internal components to your computer. See "Connecting to a power source" on page 42 before you can use external power or to charge the battery you must complete all setup steps up to and including "Setting up your software. 1 From the Welcome screen click Next to set up your...your computer, the Setup Wizard guides you turn off the power again until the operating system has loaded completely. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your software setup choices. These components include, but are not limited to complete the setup process. 7 Click Start when the...
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...cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to do... fire or damage to operate. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer...
...cause a fire or electric shock, possibly resulting in serious injury. Failure to the computer. Always use the TOSHIBA AC adaptor that was provided with your computer), or use AC adaptors and battery chargers specified by use a multiple connector. Be careful if you use of fire or other damage to do... fire or damage to operate. Failure to remove a plug from a socket. Always confirm that may have been provided with your computer and the TOSHIBA Battery Charger (that the power plug (and extension cable plug if used) has been fully inserted into the socket, to charge the computer...
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The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you to ...
The AC power and battery lights on the right side of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Never attempt to follow this product will expose you to ...
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...provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for the first time, ... adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used...
...provided by the AC adaptor to recharge the main battery or plug in and turned off until the battery light glows blue. 46 Getting Started Charging the main battery The computer's main battery light gives you must charge the battery. See "Changing the main battery" on page 114 for the first time, ... adaptor NOTE If the AC power light flashes amber during charging, either the main battery is malfunctioning, or it is not receiving correct input from the AC power supply. Charging the main battery Your computer came with the computer turned off for system operation and will be used...
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Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Opening the ... . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power. Small bright dots may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and...
Getting Started 47 Using the computer for you to turn on battery power, the screen will deteriorate. Over a period of time, and depending on the usage of the computer, the brightness of the screen technology. Opening the ... . Using the computer for the first time The computer is now ready for the first time NOTE Battery life and charge time may appear on your screen display when you may appear on battery power. Small bright dots may vary depending on the palm rest to hold the computer in place and...
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.... (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Your computer's features...
.... (Sample Illustration) Turning on the computer: 1 Make sure any external devices (such as the AC adaptor, if you plan to use AC power rather than battery power) are empty. 3 Press and hold the power button in this guide. 48 Getting Started Using the computer for the first time Your computer's features...
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... one or two memory modules. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 50 Getting Started... Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu.
... one or two memory modules. If the computer is in the lower-right corner of the Start menu. For information on removing the main battery, see "Removing the battery from the computer" on , begin at step 1; Start (Sample Image) Shut Down menu Arrow Shut Down Menu 2 Click Shut Down. 50 Getting Started... Down menu appears. otherwise, skip to step 3. 1 Click Start, and then click the arrow next to the computer, including the AC adaptor. 4 Remove the main battery. The operating system turns off the computer using the Start menu.
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For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and ... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory...
For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 56. Memory slots Front of computer (Sample Illustration) Inserting the memory module into the slot 14 Replace the memory module slot cover and ... Reconnect the cables. 18 Restart the computer. You can verify that the computer has recognized it using the captive screw. 15 Re-insert the main battery. When the operating system has loaded, you are adding extra memory after setting up the computer, verify that the computer has recognized the additional memory...
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...(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under ...module" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is ...
...(Sample Illustration) Removing the memory module 4 Replace the memory module slot cover and secure it using the screw. 5 Re-insert the main battery. Checking total memory When you add or remove a memory module, you can check that the module is displayed below the System heading under ...module" on page 116. 6 Turn the computer right side up squarely with the socket latches. For more information on inserting the main battery, see "Inserting a charged battery" on page 49), and then check that the computer has recognized the change. The System window appears. 2 The total memory is ...
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... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
... are using it for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery.
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... or if you must turn off your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using ... hard disk. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. You must turn...
... or if you must turn off your computer. Factors to consider when choosing Hibernation: ❖ While in Hibernation mode, the computer uses no main battery power. ❖ Because the state of the desktop to memory, so that when you turn on the computer again, you will not be using ... hard disk. 74 Getting Started Turning off the computer Options for turning off the computer Depending on the operating system installed, you have more main battery power than restarting from Sleep. ❖ When starting up again, the computer returns to the state in which you left off. You must turn...
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... which you left it, including all open documents and programs to your hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. NOTE After your computer... and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main...
... which you left it, including all open documents and programs to your hard disk, and then shuts down using the Sleep command and the main battery discharges fully, your work first. For information on using Sleep, see "Using and configuring Hibernation mode" on page 80. NOTE After your computer... and configuring Sleep mode" on page 78. Factors to consider when choosing Sleep: ❖ While in Sleep mode, the computer uses some main battery power. ❖ Because the state of time, the Windows® operating system may save your unsaved information will lose data if the main...
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... computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started 81 Turning...
... computer to be customized. The Advanced settings tab of the Power Options window appears. (Sample Image) Advanced settings tab of time in both the On battery and Plugged in categories. ❖ To disable the computer from automatically entering Sleep mode, select Never. 4 Click Change advanced power settings. Getting Started 81 Turning...
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... and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel...or by the back. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your ...
... and all external peripheral cables are disconnected. Doing so could damage the system. For more information on purchasing a cable lock, visit accessories.toshiba.com. (Sample Illustration) Computer lock cable Never spray cleaner directly onto the computer. Do not pick up the computer by its display panel...or by the back. The easiest way to do this is to clean the computer. For information about taking care of your computer's battery, see "Taking care of the computer's keyboard, speaker, and other openings. Getting Started 83 Caring for your computer Caring for your ...
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.... If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving...
.... If the network you are using goes down and you must restart your computer to reconnect, or your software documentation for further information. See your battery runs out of charge while you are working, you will lose all work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you last saved. See "Saving...